Sharon Dover
Culpeper,VA
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience in home health and hospice care, notably with Hospice Of The Piedmont. Excelled in delivering compassionate, patient-focused care, achieving significant improvements in patient satisfaction. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and dementia care, adept at enhancing patient dignity and independence through personalized support and effective behavioral management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health CNA, Special Needs
Private Care Taker
Culpeper, VA
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming to maintain patient hygiene and dignity.
- Improved patient satisfaction by actively listening and addressing concerns or requests promptly.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Conducted regular vital signs checks, monitoring patients'' conditions and reporting any changes to medical staff.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients at home.
- Ensured timely medication administration for improved patient health outcomes.
CNA
Hospice Of The Piedmont
Culpeper, VA
01.2018 - 11.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Culpeper County High School
Culpeper, VA06.1993
Skills
- Alzheimer's Care
- Transfer Techniques
- Dressing assistance
- Catheter Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Behavioral Management
- Seizure Management
- Colostomy Care
- Bathing Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dementia Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Diabetes management
- Respite Care
- Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Home Health CNA, Special Needs
Private Care Taker
04.2022 - 05.2024
CNA
Hospice Of The Piedmont
01.2018 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Culpeper County High School